EP 72 - Forgive Yourself

Welcome to the Flow and Flourish Podcast. This is what I like to call a “sister-friend” community, which is the safe space to talk openly and honestly about the challenges we face while managing the competing priorities between our personal and professional lives. Many of us are either in corporate, an entrepreneur of a combination of the two, on top of being moms, wives, caregivers, big sister’s or just the go-to person in our circles of friends and families. Having all that responsibility can leave you overwhelmed and depleted if you don’t take inventory of where you’re at on a regular basis. Forgiveness is a tough and touchy subject, but it’s one of the many keys to creating capacity and healing. There is a ton of research that links our mental and physical wellbeing to forgiveness, so I want to shed a bit of extra light on this topic. In this episode, I share not only my personal struggle with forgiving myself, I also give you information on how not forgiving yourself impacts your capacity, the benefits of forgiveness and of course, tips to help you on your personal journey by telling you how to start this process. How Forgiveness Impacts Capacity Takes up your mental capacity Keeps you in the guilt and shame spiral Causes anxiety and depression Keeps you stuck and  Prolongs your healing journey The Benefits of Forgiving Yourself Higher levels of success Healthier relationships Increased productivity and focus Rebuilds self trust, confidence and self-esteem Better physical, mental and emotional health How to Start Forgiving Yourself Acknowledge the situation/mistake Use it as a learning experience Give yourself permission to move forward After you’ve listened, I invite you to connect with us on social media. I love to hear how this is helping you, so make sure you tag me on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn with your favorite takeaway from the episode. As a Capacity Coach, my philosophy is that when you flow effortlessly, you flourish tremendously. And when you do, it allows you to show up in excellence in all the areas of your life. Because I’ve been in your shoes, I am excited to be your guide on this journey. My promise is to help you increase your capacity by creating balance between your personal and professional life, without ever having to sacrifice yourself, your family, and what matters most to you! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast, it makes a big difference! And of course, make sure you share this with at least 3 women you know need to hear this! Nicole’s Contact Info: Website                Complimentary Capacity Check-in        Capacity Calculator    Instagram             Flow and Flourish Community              LinkedIn